You are ploughing your field in your open tractor when suddenly a thunderstorm strikes. You are at least 5 km away from your farmhouse that is the nearest available shelter. Which of the following should you do to save yourself from any lightning strike?

The tractor and the tree will act as magnets for lightning and are not a safe shelter. Also, trying to drive the tractor through slush to shelter would be a task that would take at least half an hour if at all you are able to do so. Taking shelter under the tractor or driving it to safety are out. So is taking shelter under a tree irrespective of its height. Your best bet is to squat low on the ground and place your hands on your knees with head between the hands. You should not lie on the ground. Squatting in the position mentioned will make you the smallest target to be struck.